Job Title: Microbiologist Support Specialist

Job Description

The Microbiologist Support Specialist will play a vital role in collaborating with the QC Particulate Lab group to bolster testing efforts on new critical projects at the site. This position involves supporting the particulate lab and QC group as they prepare for increased workload due to modernization efforts. Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally across engineering, manufacturing, and quality are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and documentation support, ensuring the lab is audit-ready.
• Run and maintain batch records efficiently.
• Calibrate pipettes and instrumentation for lab analysts.
• Collaborate with IMEX to qualify and certify the lab to IMEX standards, and engage in process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain Excel files for lab documentation and assist with TSRs.
• Support sample testing as needed.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in microbiology, biology, or a related life science field.
• Proven experience with lab work in a regulated industry.
• Proficiency in pipetting and microbial testing.
• Strong organizational skills and familiarity with Excel.
• Experience in GMP lab operations, including particulate, sub-visible, gram staining, microscopy, and aseptic techniques.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).

Work Environment

This role is primarily based in a microbiology lab environment within a large sterile injectable manufacturing facility. Some tasks will require working in an office setting using a computer, but the majority of time will be spent in microbiological laboratories. The position requires independent work on assigned tasks and interaction with management and validation teams as necessary. The standard schedule is Monday to Friday during the first shift day schedule, totaling a minimum of 40 hours per week. Flexibility for off-hours may be required depending on the work cycle and manufacturing runs. There is potential for a flexible schedule, such as working four ten-hour days or starting later in the day, once training is complete.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Rocky Mount,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 17, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Salary : $25 - $30